For this event we will be representing the 14th Infantry Division of the Imperial Japanese Army. For purposes of uniformity and an attempt to provide a little unit cohesion (considering we will have participants coming in from all across the continent) we ask that all participants use the following guidelines when constructing their impression for the event.
*Important note: Each person is responsible for the quality of his own kit. There are some truly garbage tier Japanese reproductions on the market these days. The requirements below are a good balance of availability, affordability, and authenticity. Doing your own research and obtaining higher quality reproductions or originals is highly encouraged, but please do not buy cheaper products not listed here hoping they will be good enough. You will not be refused at the event, but it will certainly reflect poorly on the unit.
*Important note: Each person is responsible for the quality of his own kit. There are some truly garbage tier Japanese reproductions on the market these days. The requirements below are a good balance of availability, affordability, and authenticity. Doing your own research and obtaining higher quality reproductions or originals is highly encouraged, but please do not buy cheaper products not listed here hoping they will be good enough. You will not be refused at the event, but it will certainly reflect poorly on the unit.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for Peleliu 75th Anniversary Event (Fort Morgan, AL)
WEAPON
-TYPE 99 ARISAKA RIFLE (7.7mm)
-RIFLE SLING [click here]
UNIFORM
-IJA WOOL CAP [click here] - World War Supply field caps are recommended over the Hiki caps
-TROPICAL SHIRT [click here] - these run very short and small, order 2 or 3 sizes larger than your usual size
-TYPE 98 PANTS [click here] - these run very small, order 2 or 3 sizes larger than your usual size
-WOOL LEG WRAPS - using original leg wraps is recommended, Hiki Shop's current run are NOT recommended
-JIKA TABI SHOES [click here] - recommended over leather lowboots except for proper reproduction IJA boots
EQUIPMENT
-IJA HELMET with COVER [click here] - helmet cover and/or helmet net is recommended for this event
-TYPE 99 LEATHER BELT SET [click here] - new equipment needs to be oiled to darken the very light natural leather
-TYPE 30 BAYONET with SHEATH - using an original bayonet is recommended, must be kept in scabbard for event
-IJA CANTEEN and BREADBAG [click here]
-IJA GAS MASK BAG [click here] - gas mask itself is not required, but must fill out bag, no empty bags
In addition to the above requirements, a proper military haircut is required. At minimum hair must not reach below the top of the ear (no sideburns), and must be short on the sides and neck, not touching the collar. The shorter the better, as a shaved head would be the most authentic Japanese haircut. This is recommended. Beards and modern goatees are highly discouraged. Small period correct mustaches are acceptable. No facial hair at all is recommended.
-TYPE 99 ARISAKA RIFLE (7.7mm)
-RIFLE SLING [click here]
UNIFORM
-IJA WOOL CAP [click here] - World War Supply field caps are recommended over the Hiki caps
-TROPICAL SHIRT [click here] - these run very short and small, order 2 or 3 sizes larger than your usual size
-TYPE 98 PANTS [click here] - these run very small, order 2 or 3 sizes larger than your usual size
-WOOL LEG WRAPS - using original leg wraps is recommended, Hiki Shop's current run are NOT recommended
-JIKA TABI SHOES [click here] - recommended over leather lowboots except for proper reproduction IJA boots
EQUIPMENT
-IJA HELMET with COVER [click here] - helmet cover and/or helmet net is recommended for this event
-TYPE 99 LEATHER BELT SET [click here] - new equipment needs to be oiled to darken the very light natural leather
-TYPE 30 BAYONET with SHEATH - using an original bayonet is recommended, must be kept in scabbard for event
-IJA CANTEEN and BREADBAG [click here]
-IJA GAS MASK BAG [click here] - gas mask itself is not required, but must fill out bag, no empty bags
In addition to the above requirements, a proper military haircut is required. At minimum hair must not reach below the top of the ear (no sideburns), and must be short on the sides and neck, not touching the collar. The shorter the better, as a shaved head would be the most authentic Japanese haircut. This is recommended. Beards and modern goatees are highly discouraged. Small period correct mustaches are acceptable. No facial hair at all is recommended.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (all optional)
-IJA BACKPACK [click here]
-IJA MESS KIT - using original mess kits is recommended
-IJA SHOVE & CARRIER - [click here]
-IJA SHELTER HALF - [click here]
-wool blanket - original blankets recommended, but other OD or khaki wool blankets are allowed
-IJA MESS KIT - using original mess kits is recommended
-IJA SHOVE & CARRIER - [click here]
-IJA SHELTER HALF - [click here]
-wool blanket - original blankets recommended, but other OD or khaki wool blankets are allowed